How new and old security threats keep persisting
Security leaders recognize that the pattern of buying new tech and the frantic state of find-fix vulnerability management is not working, according to Cymulate. Security leaders take proactive approach to cybersecurity Rather than waiting for the nex.....»»
You have one year to safely use Windows 10 before you’ll need to pay
Microsoft is bring its ESU program to consumers for the first time, allowing Windows 10 lovers to opt in for an extra year of security updates......»»
Consumers won’t be offered all three years of extended Windows 10 security updates
Home users can opt in for a single year of updates at $30 per PC—not 3 years. Most Windows 10 PCs will stop getting new security updates in October 2025, less than a year from t.....»»
Claro Enterprise Solutions helps organizations identify vulnerabilities within Microsoft 365
Claro Enterprise Solutions launched Collaboration Security Management solution. This comprehensive service addresses critical security challenges related to file sharing, data loss events, or unknown shadow users, faced by organizations using Microso.....»»
Cynet enables 426% ROI in Forrester Total Economic Impact Study
Cost savings and business benefits were quantified in “The Total Economic Impact of Cynet All-in-One Security,” a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Cynet in October 2024. The Total Economic Impact Study framework h.....»»
Google on scaling differential privacy across nearly three billion devices
In this Help Net Security interview, Miguel Guevara, Product Manager, Privacy Safety and Security at Google, discusses the complexities involved in scaling differential privacy technology across large systems. He emphasizes the need to develop secure.....»»
Nigeria"s last elephants: What must be done to save them?
Nigeria has a unique elephant population, made up of both forest-dwelling (Loxodonta cyclotis) and savanna-dwelling (Loxodonta africana) elephant species. But the animals are facing unprecedented threats to their survival. In about 30 years, Nigeria'.....»»
Americans own guns to protect themselves from psychological as well as physical threats, researcher says
Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Tim Walz and JD Vance all have something in common. All four of them, along with an estimated 42% of American adults, have lived in a home with at least one gun......»»
99% of CISOs work extra hours every week
The most common challenge for CISOs is resource constraints: not enough staff, budget or technology to support the security program needed or meet compliance requirements, according to DirectDefense. Cybersecurity industry faces ongoing talent shorta.....»»
Why cyber tools fail SOC teams
A recent Vectra AI report highlights a growing distrust of threat detection tools. 47% of respondents note they do not trust their tools to work the way they need them to. Moreover, 60% of SOC practitioners say security vendors flood them with pointl.....»»
How agentic AI handles the speed and volume of modern threats
In this Help Net Security interview, Lior Div, CEO at Seven AI, discusses the concept of agentic AI and its application in cybersecurity. He explains how it differs from traditional automated security systems by offering greater autonomy and decision.....»»
IoT needs more respect for its consumers, creations, and itself
Yet again, connected devices are in the news for all the wrong reasons. In October, security researchers found that robot vacuums from Chinese company, Ecovacs, can be compromised via a backdoor. In one case, hackers gained control over the device an.....»»
Early Black Friday Blink camera deals: Security cameras up to 58% off
Protect your home with security cameras and bundles from these Black Friday Blink camera deals. The discounts will not last long, so hurry with your purchase!.....»»
These Samsung phones are at risk for a big security vulnerability
Certain Samsung phones are susceptible to a new security hack that involves phones with certain chipsets. Here's are the phones and smartwatches affected......»»
Apple products show lower outage risk and strong security appeal in Kandji survey
A new survey from Kandji highlights Apple’s rapid growth in enterprise settings and its reputation for strong security. The “Apple in the Enterprise” survey gives insights from over 300 IT professionals responsible for Apple device management a.....»»
Product showcase: Shift API security left with StackHawk
With the proliferation of APIs, and the speed at which AI functionality is helping fuel innovation, a strategic approach for securing APIs is no longer a nice to have, it’s a criticality. Without a proactive approach, your APIs could become easy ta.....»»
Neon Authorize: Granular access controls at the database layer
Neon, the serverless Postgres database built for developers, launched Neon Authorize. It enables developers to manage permissions and access controls with ease. This new offering leverages Postgres RLS (Row-Level Security) – a Postgres primitive th.....»»
Climate change driving "record threats to health": report
Climate change poses a growing threat to human health in a variety of record-breaking ways, a major report said Wednesday, the experts warning that "wasted time has been paid in lives"......»»
Kaseya 365 User helps MSPs to protect user data
Kaseya announced Kaseya 365 User, joining Kaseya 365 Endpoint which launched in April 2024. Kaseya 365 User gives managed service providers (MSPs) the ability to help their customers prevent, respond to and recover from threats to user identity and s.....»»
Simplifying decentralized identity systems for everyday use
In this Help Net Security interview, Carla Roncato, VP of Identity at WatchGuard Technologies, discusses how companies can balance privacy, security, and usability in digital identity systems. She emphasizes modern techniques like biometrics and pass.....»»
Risk hunting: A proactive approach to cyber threats
Cybersecurity is an overly reactive industry. Too often we act like firefighters, rushing from blaze to blaze, extinguishing flames hoping to keep the damage to a minimum, rather than fire suppression experts designing environments that refuse to bur.....»»